How are special points classified within TCVM?

In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), special points are classified primarily as acupoints that can manipulate Qi. This classification highlights the essential role that Qi, or vital energy, plays within the practice of acupuncture and TCVM as a whole. These special points are not merely location-based; they have specific functions in regulating and enhancing the flow of Qi through the body's meridians.

When practitioners stimulate these points, they aim to restore balance, harmonize organ function, and address various health conditions. This ability to manipulate Qi underscores the therapeutic potential of special points in both diagnosis and treatment, making them integral to effective acupuncture practice.

The other classifications, such as general points for acupuncture only, meridian points exclusively, or emotional points solely, do not encompass the full functional capabilities of these special points within TCVM. Rather, special points are recognized for their unique capacity to interact with and influence the flow of Qi, connecting them intricately with the broader principles of energy movement and healing in Chinese medicine.